Fyodor Dostoevsky / Tim Zengerink
What if true innocence appeared in a corrupt world-and no one knew how to respond?In The Idiot, Fyodor Dostoevsky delivers a profound and heartbreaking exploration of human goodness. Prince Lev Nikolayevich Myshkin, a man of boundless compassion and childlike honesty, arrives in St. Petersburg and becomes entangled in a society that mistakes virtue for weakness.Surrounded by complex characters-ruthless aristocrats, tormented lovers, and lost souls-Myshkin’s gentle spirit becomes both a mirror and a target for the moral failings of those around him.This modern edition captures the essence of Dostoevsky’s vision in clear, contemporary language, making one of his most emotionally charged works deeply readable for the modern audience.What you’ll discover in this modern translation:A Timeless Portrait of Innocence - Meet Prince Myshkin, whose goodness challenges every dark corner of society.A Rich Cast of Human Struggle - From the tormented Nastasya Filippovna to the manipulative Rogozhin, witness the extremes of the human heart.A Philosophical Inquiry into Redemption - Explore themes of love, ego, madness, faith, and salvation.Dostoevsky’s Deepest Psychological Novel - A study in morality, mental health, and the tragic beauty of imperfection.An Accessible Translation - Faithful to the depth of the original, adapted for modern readers without losing Dostoevsky’s lyrical voice.Step into a world where virtue is misunderstood and vulnerability becomes a battleground.Begin your journey through one of literature’s most moving and complex novels today.
